Question 183Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
The purpose of the wire stretched between the lifeboat davit heads is to _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) support the manropes.
The wire stretched between the lifeboat davit heads is used to support the manropes, which are the ropes that crewmembers hold onto when boarding or disembarking the lifeboat. This wire helps keep the manropes in place and provides additional support during the lifeboat launching and recovery process.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) the speed of the davits is controlled by the winch, not the wire; B) the davits are kept in the stowed position by the lashings, not the wire; and C) the wire does not prevent vibration during lowering, as the winch and davit system are designed to control the motion of the lifeboat.
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